FixVault
Home › Ford › 2023 › Escape ST-Line Select › Repair and Diagnosis › External Pages › Different car › Section 1613 (Front Disc Brake) › Removal And Installation › Front Brake Caliper › Removal

Front Brake Caliper: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water.
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
  1. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
  2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the brake hose. Discard the washers.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD617719Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

    Seal all the openings with clean blanking caps.

  4. Remove the bolts and the brake caliper.

    Torque: 44 lb.ft (60 Nm)

    GFD617720Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: Below steps are required when guide rods do not move freely.
  5. NOTE: Note the position of the components before removal.

    Remove the guide rods.

    GFD617721Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Remove the guide rod boots.
GFD617722Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
About FixVault